ArmandG.Roberts

Armand G. Roberts 1919 - 2012 GRANBY - Armand " Bitts" Roberts 93 a long time resident of Granby, entered into eternal rest on Sat-urday, Nov. 10th at the Willa-mansett Center East. Armand died peacefully surrounded by his family members. He was the son of the late Francis and Mary Fontaine Roberts.He was predeceased by his devoted wife Laura Landa Roberts in March.He is survived by his nieces Betty Barry of Westfield,Patricia Tutty of Wilbraham and nephews Eugene Harrington and James Roberts of Southwick and Frank Roberts of Agawam. Armand was a veteran of the Second World War serving in Africa,Italy and France.While in Italy he received two Bronze Stars for bravery in action.He also had two Purple Hearts.Armand was a member of the famous "Darby Rangers", a sergeant, 1st Battalion.Without rest for ten days taking heavy casualties,he and his 12 men maintained signal communications between the Rangers and British forces.This action protected the left flank of the 5th Army in Salerno.They were eventually reinforced with an officer and 75 men.After recuperation from his injuries he was sent to land on Normandy Beach,first wave into France.After the war he was fortunate enough to visit European war sites with his wife Laura a number of times. The family would like to thank Betty Barry for the wonderful care and compassion she gave to her uncle. Additionally we would like to thank with deepest gratitude for her loving care, his grand niece Rebecca Clement.The family would also like to thank all the staff members at Willamansett East for their kindness to Armand.There will be no formal services and inurnment will be at the Springfield Cemetery on the 16th. RYDER FUNERAL HOME 533-1735